Inaugural Challenge Family/ROUVY Race Set to Launch This Weekend

February 15, 2022

The first virtual Challenge Family race will take place this Saturday, 19 February, on the iconic Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka course in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Hayden Wilde, the Olympic bronze medalist in Tokyo and Rebecca Clarke, a top Kiwi pro, will wait to be challenged by anyone from around the world.

15 February 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The first virtual Challenge Family race will take place this Saturday, 19 February, on the iconic Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka course in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Hayden Wilde, the Olympic bronze medallist in Tokyo and Rebecca Clarke, a top Kiwi pro, will wait to be challenged by anyone from around the world. 

Using ROUVY’s real-life footage combined with 3D animation, hundreds of triathletes and cyclists from around the world will pit themselves against this deceptively tough 90km course, without having to leave home. They can also measure themselves against one of the world’s best triathletes, Hayden Wilde, the Olympic bronze medalist in Tokyo, alongside Rebecca Clarke, fresh off her win at the Tauranga Half.

This inaugural virtual race will replace the actual Challenge Wanaka event which was canceled due to New Zealand’s COVID restrictions.

“As our longest standing race outside of Roth, it was a real shame to see Challenge Wanaka cancelled due to COVID, despite the team’s best efforts. However, it is fitting that Challenge’s first international race is now the first virtual race, again making history,” said Challenge Family CEO, Jort Vlam. “Our partnership with ROUVY opens the world’s borders and allows everyone to race this spectacular course; ROUVY’s real-life footage really captures why this is one of the world’s most scenic triathlons.”

Athletes can race Challenge Wanaka on Saturday 19 February at 9:00am NZT/9:00pm CET (18 February), which is open to athletes of all abilities; the only requisite is a smart trainer. If they are not already part of the ROUVY community, participants must register; once registered, they can receive an additional two weeks’ free trial here: https://woobox.com/ug6zwo.

To register for the race, click here: https://rouvy.com/events/race/78083

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About Challenge Family 

Celebrating 20 years of Challenge in 2022, and with over 30 full and middle distance triathlons around the globe featuring spectacular courses in iconic destinations, no Challenge Family race is like any other. Focusing on delivering the race of a lifetime to athletes of all ages and abilities, Challenge Family races provide unforgettable experiences that capture all the excitement and emotions of this inspirational sport for competitors, friends, family and supporters alike. #allabouttheathlete #wearetriathlon

About ROUVY

ROUVY is a digital platform for athletes all over the world to compete, ride or run with friends, complete workouts, and much more. ROUVY offers thousands of stunning video routes and workout options including the ability to race and ride through the entire route catalogue. With fully simulated and realistic efforts.  ROUVY is the best option for the most demanding and toughest endurance athletes to be race-day ready.
www.rouvy.com.

Media Contacts:
Victoria Murray-Orr, Global Communications, +64 275 617 893, victoria@challenge-family.com

Yuriy Ryashko, PR Manager, +420 778 488 077, press@rouvy.com